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Hourly Observations For PONTOTOC County
700 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

SOUTH CENTRAL/SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
ARDMORE/DWNTWN CLOUDY    63  51  64 NE6       30.08S                  
MCALESTER      CLOUDY    61  49  64 NE3       30.10R                  

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Oklahoma
Based on observations at 700pm CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Oklahoma...temperatures are near 64 degrees west, near 62 degrees central, and near 63 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, partly sunny central, and partly sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 39%, and the dew point is near 39 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 33%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 33%, and the dew point is near 34 degrees. Winds are from the northeast at 9 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 12 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 10 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 64 degrees at TINKER AFB, LAWTON/FT SILL, GUTHRIE, and ALTUS AFB. The lowest temperature is 59 degrees at CLINTON.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For PONTOTOC County,

233 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

 DAY ONE  This Afternoon and Tonight  

 Thunderstorms  
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop late tonight
across western north Texas and southern Oklahoma with thunderstorm
chances extending into central Oklahoma. Some small hail is 
possible with storms that develop.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday  

 Thunderstorms  
Showers and storms will persist Saturday, especially in north
Texas and southern Oklahoma. Severe weather potential remains low.
Showers and thunderstorms will return to the forecast Tuesday 
through Thursday of next week.

 Fire Weather  
Elevated fire weather conditions will be possible across north
western Oklahoma on Monday afternoon, especially in any areas that
do not receive significant rainfall this weekend.

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7-Day Forecast For PONTOTOC County, OK
301 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

REST OF TODAY
Mostly sunny and cooler. Near steady temperature in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 50. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.

SATURDAY
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.

SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.

MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the morning. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

THURSDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Oklahoma

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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 19TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1775...
The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp
weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987)
...1941...
The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY
reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel)
...1973...
Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total
of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum)
(The Weather Channel)
...1976...
The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and
the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the
mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)


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